Denver flagged a knee issue on linebacker Daiyan Henley's physical, then tried to downgrade the compensation before the deal collapsed.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh called out the Broncos on Thursday after a trade for linebacker Daiyan Henley fell apart this week. The teams had agreed to a deal sending Henley to Denver for fourth- and fifth-round picks, but the Broncos balked after spotting an issue with Henley's knee during his physical.
Rather than walking away, Denver tried to keep the trade alive on cheaper terms, offering fourth- and seventh-round picks instead. The Chargers refused to budge on the original compensation, and the deal died.
Harbaugh said Denver had assured Los Angeles beforehand that Henley would pass his physical, only to use the exam results as leverage to reduce the price. He wants the NFL to examine the move, calling it a "loophole" that "sets a bad precedent" for how teams can renegotiate trades after medical checks. Broncos coach Sean Payton did not address the situation publicly, since Denver is on its bye week and had no media availability.
No further trade talks between the two sides have been reported.